COPD Flashcards
1
Q
During an acute COPD exacerbation, what O2 sat should you titrate the oxygen to?
A
88-92%
2
Q
What is the risk of over-oxygenating the COPD pt?
A
hypercapnia
3
Q
What meds should be given in the acute COPD exacerbation?
A
- ipratroprium and albuterol
- systemic corticosteroids
- Abx
4
Q
What are good empiric Abx for COPD exacerbation?
A
macrolides, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones
5
Q
What 3 bronchodilators can be used for COPD in order of descending preference?
A
ipratroprium, β-agonists, theophylline
6
Q
What are the criteria for home oxygen in COPD pts?
A
PaO2<60 + cor pulmonale
7
Q
What is the best predictor of prognosis in COPD?
A
FEV1
8
Q
What’s a good way to differentiate JVD from cor pulmonale from CHF?
A
BNP
